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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1925

Page

2

Gold Star Memorial Highway seeks correct World War II names

Palo Alto county Iowa committee urges relatives or friends to submit accurate Gold Star memorial list details for missing or misnamed World War II service members. Chairman Mrs Wim. EG Saunders invites prompt correspondence to ensure proper inclusion of 32 names, correcting the record for Iowa’s tribute to its fallen. Local effort notes names like Rellyn B Leonard and Richard Ax tion among others and requests finds for missing or misfiled entries.

Des Moines Iowa Gold Stour Memorial Highway Palo Alto Wim. EG Saunders Palo Alto County Towa Rellyn Leonard Jchard Axsiton Ted Rea Homer Rekms Bert Seeler Fehn G. Grafe Thomas J. O'Brien Guy Troy Glen Cookinham John Hasson Felix H. Hagan James Washington Robert M. Hanna Cyrus van King Magnus Anderson Scott Peddie Fred Dodge Vernie Lindgren A Harry Anderege J. R. Lambe Willian Wals Ohris Hanson Louis Merklin FV. Lynch Lee T. Washington Albert Knudsline Andrew Johnson Frenris Wetster Matthew E. Slattery John Ferbian McDonald Herbert. C. Christensen Joseph G. Williams

Year’s Growing Days Shortest Since 1908

This year records show only 150 growing days the shortest since 1908 up from 188 in 1922 and 129 in 1906. O W Critz left Palo Alto hospital to return home after a difficult operation with the appendix in very serious condition. Local radio coverage of the world series notes every play and public interest grows as groups gather to discuss the game.

Gritz O. W. Critz Palo Alto Hospital Robert Powers Critz Bandies

Spencer Merchant Sells 3 0 3

Spencer merchant Birdsall sells out to Eat Dah of Storm Leake. He moves into another room and will handle rugs and draperies.

Spencer Merchant Birdsall Spencer Storm Leake

W B Young Returns Home After Serious Operation

WR Teonge notes W B Young, once ill for Unie, has returned home and is steadily regaining strength after a serious surgical operation.

Swastika Club Meets in Freedom Township Meeting

The Swastika Club of Freedom Township met at Mrs. Jas. Sharp's home on Thursday with 42 attendees. Vice chair Mrs. M. Frederick led business on Pall Festival booth and the scarecard. Members planned lessons on color and the clothing course with leaders Mrs. Ed Gohr and Mrs. Geo. Orsborn guiding a session at Elizabeth and Francis Drais's home. The group resumes study after a short break, reviewing Fall Festival booth work and preparing second year clothing course activities.

Freedom Township Jas. Sharp John Rife M. Frederick Focal Ed Gohr Geo. Orsborn Elizabeth Francis Drais Freedom Ownship

Death Takes Their Son at Wynmuer

Carl Naig son of Mr and Mrs Bertel Naig born near Cylinder March 6 1909 died October 5 1925 aged 16 confirmed by Rev L C Wigdahl in St John s Lutheran church October 29 1922. Funeral services were held in St John s church October 8 with Rev A K Gaard officiating and pallbearers from his Confirmation class. He is survived by his parents five sisters and four brothers. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community.

Wynmuer Carl Naig Bertel, Naig Cylinder L. C. Wigdah St. John's Lutheran Church Carl Berte) Naig Thomas Gjorde Mabel Emma Genevieve Selma Naig Elmer Theodore Thomas Berger Torger St John’s Church A .K

Delco dealer seeks new home as sales rise in Iowa

LeRoy Cunningham of West Bend, selling the Delco lighting system, toured town Tuesday seeking a residence. He aims to relocate within Emmet county along with Palo Alto to better reach his territory. He reports sales in 1925 doubling 1924 and invites friends to share his success. Kenyon promotes corn growers plan at Fort Dodge meeting as over one hundred local businessmen join.

LeRoy Cunningham West Bend Delco Emmet Palo Alto Kenyon Corn Growers Fort Dodge

Odd Fellows Home Opens in Sanborn Iowa

The new Sanborn Odd Fellows home was formally opened by Guy M. Buits grand master of the S O F Iowa. The institution will not be dedicated until next June. Also noted is Miss Katherine Crowley leaving for Omaha to be with her sister Miss Sarah Crowley who will undergo surgery after growing ill while teaching at Corning.

Sanborn L. O. F Odd Fellows Home Sanborn Guy M. Buits Wesley Iowa Sarah Crowley Katherine Crowley Omaha Miss Sarah Corning

Land sales near Royal and Marcus reported

A forty acre farm near Royal in Clay county sold to Wm. Burgeson of Sioux City at 200 dollars per acre. Another forty acre tract near Marcus fetched 275 dollars per acre.

Royal Sells Royal Clay County Wm. Burgeson Sioux City Marcus

Bazaar and supper planned by Mallard Catholic Ladies Society

The Mallard Catholic Ladies Society will hold a bazaar and supper on Saturday October 17. The event starts at four o'clock at a townline’s garage in Mallard.

Champion Tyrell Wins State Chess Title in Iowa

Champion Tyrell of Marshalltown proved the top chess player in Iowa after winning the Mason City event last week. The victory solidifies Tyrell’s standing as the state’s premier player, with local observers noting strong play and steady technique.

WF. Tyrell Marshalltown Towa Mason City

Infantile Paralysis Closes Holstein School

Illness spreads at Holstein school with several children affected forcing the first grade to suspend classes and prompting precautions while officials investigate.

Holstein

Gilmore Cement Plant Sold to Mason City Firm

October report from Gilmore City states the Portland cement plant, owned by local investors, was sold to Northwestern States Portland Cement Co of Mason City for 600,000 dollars. McNider of Mason City led the bid against Marquette of Illinois, with terms including payment for outside materials. the plant had been idle amid sale efforts.

Gilmore City Gilmore City Portland Cement Northwestern States Portland Cement Company Mason City H. McNider Marquette Company Marquette Illinois Margquette Organization McNider

Enrollment Report At Morningside College Varies By State

Officials report students from 14 states including Texas California Washington and Pennsylvania while Iowa accounts for 515. Of the total 325 belong to the NM E church. Snow reported in Edmunds North Dakota with two to three inches. General farm work ran one day last week and the sonata fair association shows a deficit of 456 with attendance below expectations. Fonda is a small town for the fair.

Morningside College Texas California Washington Pennsylvania Iowa South Dakota NM. E. Church North Dakota Glen J. Eagan Edmunds Sonaa Fair Association Fonda

Father McCormick Returns From Ireland Observes KC Banquet

Father McCormick of Sheldon has returned from Ireland after a months absence. He spoke at the KC banquet in Sheldon Sunday evening, relating observations and experiences from his trip.

McCormick Ireland Sheldon

Sioux Falls Bishop Returns From Rome

Sioux Falls Bishop Mahoney returns from Rome after a several week absence during the holy year visitation. Mason City sugar beet factory begins operations Friday and will run through the holidays. Emmetsburg beets to be shipped to Belmond.

Sioux Falls Rome Mahoney Mason City Emmetsburg Belmond

Hunt the buyer and seller through these columns deal

A fragmented plea hints at a buyer seeking an offer and a seller desiring a sale. The text frames a transactional pursuit across columnar entries, implying a negotiated deal and a two thirds share or stake as a contingent outcome. The exact parties and terms remain unclear in the readable segments.

Yeu

Cedar Rapids Band Debuts Popular Piece at National Legion Meet

At the national Legion convention in Omaha Cedar Rapids band played Memories of Jows by Leader McWherter. The piece has become very popular with 48 catchy notes and broad local acclaim.

McWherter National Legion Omaha Cedar Rapids Jows

Emmetsburg Community Club Dinner at Waverly Hotel

The Emmetsburg Community Club hosts a smoker and dinner at the Waverly Hotel on Thursday evening October 22. Mr. Moore promises an unusually good dinner with an orchestra, a half hour vaudeville by W E Parsons and his Mason City Glee Club company, two out of town speakers, and ample time for business discussion. Tickets should be reserved early at the Community club office.

Emmetsburg Waverly Hotel Moore W. E. Parsons Mason City Chamber of Commerce Glee Club

St Thomas Church Dinner and Sermon Draw Big Attendance

The St Thomas church dinner and supper Monday drew large crowds and pleased Father Mc Nerney and the ladies in charge. High mass in the morning was conducted by Father McNerney, with Father Smith of Ayr Shire delivering a scholarly sermon though attendance was light due to Knights of Columbus notification. The evening play for the Sisters' home was a grand success, with fuller coverage in this week's Democrat.

St. Thomas Church Father McNerney Father Smith Ayr Shire Knights of Columbus Democrat

Trinity Plays St Marys Next Sunday On Emmetsburg Grid

Trinity College Preps of Sioux City meet St Marys Assumption in a key football clash on Emmetsburg field. Local players have trained hard for two weeks and seek strong support as the traveling visitors are brought to town at expense. Admission is nominal and officials expect a large crowd to witness the game.

Trinity College Preps Sioux City Mary's Boys of the Assumption Emmetsburg

Titonka marksman tops shoot with 148 of 150

Elmer Feterson of Titonka shot 148 birds of 150 to lead a local shooting event. Charles City’s Bimmi Castle placed second with 138, while Es t herville’s George Anderson and Titonka’s J F Fisher and Geo McGutcheon tied for third. Peter son also posted 88 in the event.

Titonka Elmer Feterson Bimmi Castle Charles City George Anderson Estherville J. F. Fisher Geo. McGutcheon Titanka Peterson

Accident at Lone Rock Causes Severe Injuries

Joe Elvidge a Lone Rock stock buyer in Kossuth county was badly injured Monday when crossing a railroad track between freight cars as a train started. He suffered severe leg injuries with possible amputation and is described as perhaps five years old.

Lone Rock Joe Elvidge Kossuth County Elvidge

Iowa Corn Yield Surges To 41.4 Bushels This Year

The report shows Iowa corn yield averaging 41.4 bushels per acre versus 25 last year. About 94 percent of the crop remained safe from frost by October 1, while some areas suffered shock corn damage from heavy rains.

Towa Iowa

Fonda Man Suffers Arm Injuries in Fort Dodge Hospital Trip

A Fonda resident, Raymond Strauss, a 2 year old mechanic, sustained a broken arm in three places last Friday. He was taken to Mercy hospital in Fort Dodge for treatment.

Fonda Lueck Raymond Strauss Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge

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Over County Scott Ryan & Severson Emmetsburg, Iowa Swartica Club Bertel Nai Basket Socinl Gilmore Cement Northwestern Company of Mason We Owo Gilmore Morningside Fonda Fair Comataity Club Waverly Trinity ST. Mary's The Hub-Kraft-Beebe Co Freeman ’S the Standard Store Kellogg’s Prince Albert Tobacco Velvet Tobacco J.T. Tobacco Iowa Theatre New York Geo. O'Brien Madge Bellaney Motion Pictures
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